Installing Nexus S Motherboard

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Internal prereq when SIM board is out.

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Motherboard  ¶ 

  • Insert the flat edge of a plastic opening tool underneath the headphone jack connector and pry upwards.

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Add Note Edit Step 2  ¶ 

  • Repeat the same procedure as the previous step to disconnect the digitizer connector.

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  • Use a plastic opening tool to pry the speaker connector (highlighted in red) from its socket on the motherboard.

  • Remove the three Phillips screws securing the motherboard to the inner assembly.

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  • Lift and remove the motherboard from the Nexus S, minding any cables that may get caught.

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